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Mrs. Ratzlaff from Manchester NH is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let the Games Begin!

My students need vocabulary and reading skills games in an effort to enhance and spice up their language learning experience.

  • $445 goal

This project expired on March 13, 2018.

This project expired on March 13, 2018.

My Students

As my students and I like to refer to it, our classroom is a mini United Nations. My student population represents 16 countries with over 11 different languages spoken in my classroom. Apart from the linguistic and cultural diversity, the is also great diversity in the English language proficiency of the students.

One of the huge language gaps most of my students share is in the area of vocabulary and reading skills, both of which are essential aspects of learning English.

Learning another language can be both frustrating and challenging for many of my students.

As their teacher, I must help them succeed by having, at my disposal, many instructional tools to help them engage in class and not just endure it.

My Project

Most of my students find the English grammar challenging and will usually shy away from engaging in it because they are afraid to get it ‘wrong’. Having language games such a Bingo in my classroom will help alleviate this anxiety and create an environment which is more collaborative and therefore less intimidating.

Much as they are not yet proficient in English, they are constantly exposed to it as they play electronic games therefore, using games to teach language will provide them with an already familiar environment.

Another benefit of using games to teach language in my classroom is that the students will be less anxious as they interact with peers in a collaborative environment. The competitive aspect of some of the games will also provide them with much needed practice in the speaking domain of language.

Mrs. Ratzlaff
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GS535X - Vocabulary & Grammar Bingo Series • Lakeshore Learning Materials $45.00 1 $45.00
NF9766 - Magnetic Write & Wipe Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG677 - Summarizing Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG679 - Text Structure Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG680 - Analyzing Characters Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG681 - Making Inferences Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG683 - Compare & Contrast Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG676 - Theme & Main Idea Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
GG678 - Point of View Finding Evidence Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD728 - Developing Writing Skills Magnetic Teaching Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
GG372 - Main Street Shopping: Main Idea Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
DD105 - Black Write & Wipe Markers - Thin-Line - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99
DD955 - Correct the Sentence! Daily Journal - Gr. 5-6 - Each • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost

$342.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.67

Total project goal

$444.49

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